Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24 2. Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46 3. Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22 4. Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34 5. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41 6. Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee’s first interim meeting opened with roll call and a reminder that Kentucky had 8,641 children in out-of-home care with active placements as of June 1, 2025. The first presentation was from the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), a donor-funded camp in Scottsville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s history, its year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medical and accessibility supports, and its impact on campers’ confidence and independence. They said CCK has served more than 43,000 campers from 46 states and 13 countries, including 22,000 from Kentucky, and noted plans to reach all 120 Kentucky counties. CCK also outlined future capital needs: a new art barn and a medical lodge. The organization said the art barn project would cost $2.5 million, with a legislative request of $1.5 million, and the medical lodge would cost $2.875 million, with a legislative request of $1.75 million. Members responded very positively, with several praising the camp’s work and one member asking about operational challenges. CCK said its main challenges are awareness, staff and volunteer recruitment, and expanding medical and housing capacity; it also said it is accredited by the American Camp Association and receives health and safety visits and audits. The committee then moved to a presentation on adult protective services and state guardianship programs from Jessica Wayne and Cliff Bryant of DCBS. They explained the legal framework for guardianship, the difference between full and limited guardianship/conservatorship, emergency appointments, and the state’s role as a last-resort guardian when no family member or private entity is available. They reported 4,464 individuals under state guardianship as of June 1, with most cases involving dementia, developmental disability, intellectual disability, nursing home or long-term care placement, severe mental illness, or brain injury. They also said the division has 89 field workers across 14 regional offices, with an average caseload of 52 and a goal of reducing that into the mid-40s through additional hiring.

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Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:20 Discussion of 25RS HB 479 00:03:22 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 479 00:04:51 Discussion of 25RS HB 574 00:21:49 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 475 00:23:41 Discussion of 25RS HB 291 01:04:38 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 291 01:05:42 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met and first took up House Bill 479, which would require one hour of dementia training for DCBS workers. Representative Derrick Lewis and the Alzheimer’s Association said the bill was a straightforward, bipartisan effort to address dementia awareness and improve worker training, with no fiscal impact. Members spoke in support, including remarks about personal family experiences with dementia and the importance of recognizing symptoms early. The committee voted 11-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 574, the “Baby Maya” child protection bill, sponsored by Representatives Dossett and Lewis. The bill would require reporting when a child is born to a parent who previously had children removed for neglect or abuse, create a rebuttable presumption allowing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make an initial safety determination, authorize emergency custody procedures, and name the measure the Baby Maya Law. Sponsors said it was intended to add guardrails after the Baby Maya case and stressed that it would not automatically remove children or add new mandatory-reporter penalties. Members asked about hospital involvement, HIPAA, and information-sharing; the Cabinet commissioner said the agency would be open to better data-sharing with hospitals, but currently has no such system. The bill passed 12-1 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 291, the Family Preservation and Accountability Act, with a committee substitute. The bill would expand sentencing alternatives for primary caregivers convicted of nonviolent offenses, allowing judges to consider family status and use options such as counseling, parenting classes, and related services. Supporters argued it would keep families together, reduce harm from parental incarceration, and save money; one witness cited a report estimating $4 million in direct incarceration savings and broader economic benefits. Another witness, Amanda Hall, gave emotional testimony about the long-term harm of parental incarceration and said access to help would have been better for her family than prison. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 12-1 with favorable expression.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdrgN3gvX-8, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:11 Roll Call: 00:00:21 Approval of Minutes of the December 15, 2023 Meeting: 00:01:32 Sex Offender Registration: 00:03:52 Wrongful Conviction Compensation: 00:22:03 Destructive Devices and Booby Trap Devices: 00:58:27, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gka7F7Fm-zQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:53+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_04-17-24_.PDF Timestamps: 3:36 - Introduction 3:49 - SCR186 4:23 - SCR183, SD1 4:50 - SCR115 5:16 - SCR97, SD1, HD1 9:11 - SCR23, SD1 9:37 - SCR34 19:46 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsRT5KRr_oQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA_04-02-24_.PDF 4:32 - Introduction 5:51 - HCR32 / HR21 14:37 - HCR196 / HR176 21:57 - HCR205 / HR185 25:16 - HCR74 / HR59 36:40 - HCR194 / HR174 38:57 - HCR217 / HR197 1:08:44 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr8B4P1bteo, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA-CPC_03-21-24_.PDF Followed by CPC/JHA 2:02 PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC-JHA_03-21-24_.PDF Then followed by CPC 2:05 PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_03-21-24_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS8zPFsW_x8, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:02 SB 198 Discussion 01:03 SB 198 Roll Call Vote 21:35 SJR 140 Discussion 22:35 SJR 140 Roll Call Vote 25:00 SJR 149 Discussion 26:16 SJR 149 Roll Call Vote 29:44, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebTDT_4z6Io, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:04 SB 220 Discussion 02:08 SB 220 Roll Call Vote 16:23 HB 378 Discussion 20:30 HB 378 Roll Call Vote 22:40 HB 478 Discussion 23:38 HB 478 Roll Call Vote 27:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MenV5MYNOLY, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN-HLT_03-12-24_.PDF Followed by EDN/LGO 2:15 PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN-LGO_03-12-24_.PDF Then followed by EDN 2:30 PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN_03-12-24_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwRsodIt4q0, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:01 Roll Call: 00:01:22 House Bill 436: 00:02:47 House Bill 258: 00:12:46 House Bill 45: 00:30:24 House Bill 47: 00:38:38 Discussion in Opposition to House Bill 47: 01:06:06, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAkfXgdIsaM, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN_02-15-24_.PDF 12:37 - Introduction 12:53 - HB 1904 HD1 16:57 - HB 2083 HD1 59:55 - HB 2514 HD1 1:01:35 - HB 2730 1:10:41 - HB 2623 1:24:33 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbKtqqyPjY, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_02-13-24_.PDF 17:56 - Introduction 18:28 - HB2618 HD1 19:34 - HB2001 HD1 20:37 - HB2146 HD1 23:31 - HB2089 33:54 - HB2505 35:35 - HB1628 37:10 - HB2143 39:49 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPAwEYEEc9s, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-HLT_02-08-24_.PDF Followed by WAL 9:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_02-08-24_.PDF Then followed by TOU-WAL 11:15AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TOU-WAL_02-08-24_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT3S3-CuUHg, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_01-31-24_.PDF Timestamps: 13:07 - Introduction 13:50 - HB2045 17:07 - HB2148 27:00 - HB2085 44:27- HB2192 58:34 - HB2048 1:02:20 - HB2056 1:04:10 - HB2165 1:25:57 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovI4HbIMl7Y, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG_01-31-24_.PDF 12:24 - Introduction 15:17 - HB 2214 23:59 - HB 2548 33:04 - HB 2218 35:25 - HB 2571 43:32 - HB 1631 1:00:00 - HB 1838 1:44:18 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhaJgIKAySk, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:38 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:08 Approval of Minutes 02:00 Information Items 02:52 Project Report from Finance and Administration Cabinet 12:22 Report from Office of Financial Management 31:10 Remaining Calendar Year Meeting Dates 31:47 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo7J6lnUGFs, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_03-23-23_.pdf 5:58 - Introduction 7:06 - HCR71/HR72 9:36 - HCR72/HR73 12:09 - HCR130/HR131 17:45 - HCR139/HR141 19:44 - HCR199/HR203 27:57 - HCR203/HR207 1:06:44 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKnsGTC5g8Q, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-16-23_.pdf 10:27 - Introduction 10:41 - SB809 SD2 16:17 - SB989 16:38 - SB1086 SD2 17:32 - SB1173 SD1 20:18 - SB1505 SD2 20:56 - SB1506 SD2 42:25 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCDq2aOichg, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:14 SB 67 Discussion: 02:47 SB 67 Roll Call Vote: 19:29 SB 94 Discussion: 22:03 SB 94 Roll Call Vote: 33:27 SJR 12 Discussion: 38:11 SJR 12 Roll Call Vote: 39:53, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPwJzwiKJpY, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-EEP_02-09-23_.PDF Followed by EEP/WAL 8:35AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-02-23_.PDF Followed by EEP 9:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-09-23_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47